Open To Work
Melissa Carrasquillo
Roselle,NJ
Summary
I am seeking a position where I can leverage my experience in behavioral health, client advocacy, and care coordination to support individuals across the healthcare continuum. I bring expertise in navigating complex systems, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and addressing needs at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. I am committed to improving access to care, promoting health equity, and contributing to organizations dedicated to high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach Coordinator
Prevention Links
Roselle, NJ
11.2025 - Current
- Support the Recovery Center by collaborating with community liaisons to bridge gaps across micro, mezzo, and macro levels within the recovery community.
- Empower 10-15 individuals in recovery through peer mentorship, supervision, and skill development.
- Facilitate SMART Recovery meetings and design, implement, and evaluate activities that address the evolving needs of community members.
- Foster strong internal and external partnerships to promote collaboration and prevent silos within the recovery network.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports. Drive referrals by educating community partners about available services and how they complement existing treatment programs.
- Contribute to the Prevention Links Union County Advisory Board by promoting community engagement and incorporating stakeholder input. Provide supervision and guidance to volunteers, interns, and Certified Peer Recovery Specialists, ensuring adherence to recovery community best practices.
- Coordinated training sessions for volunteers, enhancing skills and knowledge related to prevention strategies.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to expand service reach and improve collaborative efforts.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify community gaps in services, informing program development initiatives.
- Organized community workshops, facilitating discussions on health topics, and fostering participant involvement.
MSW Intern/ Social Support Associate
Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services
Westchester, NY
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Promoted social engagement and conducted regular wellness check-in calls with 75 to 93 senior citizens to assess physical health, emotional well-being, and social needs.
- Monitored and documented clients' reported vital and overall health status, identifying potential concerns and escalating as appropriate.
- Provided ongoing case management support, including weekly follow-ups, care coordination, and service linkage.
- Provided social engagement by fostering meaningful conversations and reducing isolation among older adults.
- Supported incoming interns with guidance on documentation, time management, and expectations of the TIPS program.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate clients' social and emotional needs.
MSW Clinical Intern
Owen Healthcare
Vauxhall, NJ
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Supported the Adult Behavioral Health Service team with facilitating groups and intakes.
- Provided clinical support for five individuals with SUD and mental health disorders.
- Used Icanotes to create charts and make appointments for clients.
- Planned and implemented activities for the IOP group engagement.
- Collaborated with teams to work toward community outreach goals.
- Collaborated with Essex County Recovery Drug Court and probation officers as a liaison between the state and the company.
- Managed client admissions and coordinated discharge planning activities. Provided case management for clients attending IOP.
- Performed urine drug screenings as part of SUD intake and ongoing monitoring for IOP participants.
- Trained Certified Peer Recovery Specialist with designing and implementing psycho education and group facilitation.
Case Manager
Prevention Links
Plainfield, NJ
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Managed two county programs meeting grant requirements by initiating community connections and individual engagement.
- The ability to design and implement SMART goals in collaboration with all clients.
- Collaborated with colleagues and community partners to advocate for policy change.
- Responded to calls on a warm hotline, provided support, resources, and intervention as needed.
- Followed the DAP method to record engagement using the RDP platform. Managed a caseload of 25-30 individuals throughout the year.
- Trained peer recovery specialists with positive guidance, role play, and shadow work.
- Facilitated SUD groups, including SMART Recovery and All Recovery.
- Provided education, support, and intervention strategies for the internal and external community.
- Actively participated with the DEI committee to support organization initiatives and policies.
- Collaborated with the supervisor to compile and analyze information for reports record keeping.
Intern and Peer Coach
Prevention Links
Roselle, NJ
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted with recovery division support programs.
- Co-facilitated groups for individuals, families, and communities.
- Designed and implemented sober social events to encourage program engagement and sobriety.
- Maintained the social media and marketing to announce meetings and events.
- Provided recovery support to twenty individuals at various levels of their recovery.
Education
MSW - Social Service
Fordham University
New York, NY01-2026
BSW -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY05-2001
Skills
- Smart Recovery Certified
- PCSS-MOUD Certificate
- Narcan Trained
- Suicide Prevention Certificate
- Over the Rainbow (LGBTQ) Certified
- NJSAMS, ASAMS Proficient
- Recovery Data Platform Proficient
- Icanotes Proficient
- SharePoint Proficient
- Microsoft Excel Proficient
- Treatment Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Client progress monitoring and adjustment
- Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Telehealth Platforms
- Outreach initiatives
- Nonprofit experience
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
HybridRemoteSalary Range
$65000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Outreach Coordinator
Prevention Links
11.2025 - Current
MSW Intern/ Social Support Associate
Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services
11.2025 - 12.2025
MSW Clinical Intern
Owen Healthcare
05.2025 - 10.2025
Case Manager
Prevention Links
07.2023 - 07.2025
Intern and Peer Coach
Prevention Links
03.2023 - 10.2023
MSW - Social Service
Fordham University
BSW -
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Borough of Manhattan Community College